8th Alshain Regulars
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History
The Eighth Alshain Regulars were formed at the end Ronin War, alongside the creation of the Alshain Military District.[1]
The DCMS command was the garrison force on Thessalonika when Clan Ghost Bear attacked that world in the autumn of 3051. They lost the battle, but tied up Delta Galaxy for for over a week with the help of the Twelfth Sun Zhang Academy Cadre. Roughly two-thirds of the unit was able to get off Thessalonika, along with some elements from the 12th.[2]
Following the Truce of Tukayyid, the unit was renamed the 8th Alshain Avengers.[2] They were stationed on Pilkhua in early 3059.[3]
Officers
Tactics
The Eighth learned quickly that the Clans could be hurt through protracted battles. Since Thessalonika, they spent their time honing their tactics to exploit this weakness.[2]
Composition
The Eighth is a 'Mech regiment. In 3059, they were augmented by the Ryu-Kami, a wing of aerospace fighters, and the 8th Alshain Avengers Infantry. The infantry regiment included a company of battle armor and two companies each of VTOLs and artillery.[2]